Health/Life Sciences

Atlanta’s Health and Life Sciences industry has a strong foundation rooted in leading research institutions and universities, such as Georgia Tech, Emory, and Georgia State University. Plus, Atlanta houses the CDC, which is the premier public health research institute in the world.

This 600-strong pharmaceutical company is led by industry veterans who are experts at pharmaceutical research and development. Currently, Arbor Pharmaceuticals serves the cardiovascular, hospital, and pediatric markets.

As the leading national public health institute in the United States, this government agency works tirelessly to protect public health through disease, injury, and disability prevention. While the CDC primarily focuses on infectious diseases, it also researches noninfectious diseases such diabetes.

CHOA is dedicated to the care of each child, no matter their age or health issue. With several facilities across Georgia, CHOA is known as the premier hospital for pediatric care. The organization is also affiliated with Emory University’s Department of Pediatrics, and works with other neighboring academic institutions to lead the way in pediatric research.

Jackson Healthcare is a prominent healthcare staffing and technology company in the U.S. Not only is the company known for its commitment to improving lives, but it was also voted “Best Place to Work” in 2014 and 2015 by Atlanta Business Chronicle.

As one of the largest and most respected medical research institutions in the United States, this state-of-the-art, independent research facility helps those with health issues get safe and reliable medication.